Trade the city for the cool mountain air of Sri Lanka’s breathtaking hill country on this stunning full-day outside tour. Known as Little England, Nuwara Eliya sits high among mist-covered mountains, emerald tea estates, and tumbling waterfalls — and this tour takes you straight into the heart of it all. From the thunder of three magnificent waterfalls to the endless green rows of a working tea plantation and the rich aroma of a real tea factory, this is one of the most visually stunning and refreshing day trips you can take from Kandy.

Duration: Full Day (Outside Tour)

Tour Type: Private

Price: 41 USD limited to 3 seats only (Price is for the entire Tuk Tuk)

What You Will Visit Three Waterfalls — visit three of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular waterfalls cascading through lush jungle and hill country scenery, each one unique and utterly breathtaking. Tea Plantation — walk through the rolling emerald hills of a working tea estate and see firsthand how the world-famous Ceylon tea leaves are carefully hand-plucked from the bush. Tea Factory — go behind the scenes of the tea production process and discover how freshly picked leaves are withered, rolled, fermented, and dried to create the perfect cup of Ceylon tea. Nuwara Eliya — arrive in this charming colonial hill town nestled among mountains and cool misty air, with its distinctive English-influenced architecture, manicured gardens, and panoramic highland views.

Your Day at a Glance Your private guide picks you up in the morning and begins the scenic drive up into Sri Lanka’s magnificent hill country. The day opens with visits to three stunning waterfalls along the route, each set within lush natural surroundings. From there the tour moves through a working tea plantation where you can walk among the tea bushes and learn about the harvest. A visit to a tea factory follows, giving you a full picture of the journey from leaf to cup. The day concludes with arrival in Nuwara Eliya, where you are dropped off to enjoy the town or continue your onward journey.

Good to Know This is an outside tour involving a scenic but longer drive up into the hill country from Kandy. The weather in Nuwara Eliya is significantly cooler than Kandy — a light jacket or layer is recommended. This tour ends with a drop-off in Nuwara Eliya rather than a return to Kandy, making it perfect for guests who are continuing their journey onward through the hill country.

No hidden charges, limited to 3 seats only, and entrance tickets must be purchased separately.